Released:
1991-09-06

Overview:
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.

Director:
Jodie Foster

Runtime:
1h 39min

Genre:
Drama, Family

• Cast:
• 
  Jodie Foster
  as
  Dede Tate
• 
  Dianne Wiest
  as
  Jane Grierson
• 
  Adam Hann-Byrd
  as
  Fred Tate
• 
  Harry Connick Jr.
  as
  Eddie
• 
  David Hyde Pierce
  as
  Garth Emmerick